The Seed Library

The Seed Library at La Crosse Public Library was launched in February, 2013, with the help of a grant from the La Crosse Community Foundation. Our mission is to lend free heirloom seeds to community members in order to teach and promote the art of heirloom seed saving and sharing. We support local sustainability efforts that encourage growing and eating wholesome, fresh, affordable food.

Coming Up: The Dirt on Soil: March 28 at 10am, main library auditorium

The Dirt on Soil: Is Your Garden Ready? Get the scoop from Jamie O'Neill, Program Director of Grow La Crosse.

The goal of seed saving is to save seeds from the same variety you started with, and some plants require more care than others. Read tips on Cross-Pollinating Friskiness.

Most of our seeds are saved at home by amateurs. The Seed Library at La Crosse Public Library cannot guarantee their purity or germination rates. Seed saving (and gardening) carries an element of chance.

If you check out seed that doesn't come true, please do let us know by filling out our comment card, Tell Us!. We want to hear about your experiences.